Hadith on Brushing Teeth

10 Grade 4 Religious Education (IRE) questions on Hadith on Brushing Teeth, with worked marking schemes. 10 questions are available on this topic in full.

1. Question 1

   1 mark

   When a Muslim keeps the teeth clean as the Prophet taught, he or she is following the:

   A. Days of fasting

   B. Rules of Zakat

   C. Sunnah of the Prophet

   D. Pillars of Hajj

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2. Question 2

   3 marks

   Cleanliness of the mouth is loved in Islam. Explain three ways a Grade 4 pupil can keep the mouth and teeth clean every day.

   (3 marks)

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3. Question 3

   4 marks

   The Prophet (SAW) said he would have ordered the siwak at every prayer were it not that it would burden his followers.

   (a) State two times when a Muslim is encouraged to use the siwak.

   (b) Give two benefits of brushing the teeth.

   (4 marks)

   Marking scheme

   (a) 1 mk each (any two): when waking up from sleep; before salah; before or during wudhu; before entering the house; when the mouth has a bad smell; on Fridays; before reciting the Qur'an. (b) 1 mk each (any two): clean and healthy teeth; fresh breath/no bad smell; healthy gums; pleasing Allah and following the Prophet.

4. Question 4

   1 mark

   A pupil today who does not have a siwak can still follow this teaching of the Prophet by:

   A. Eating more sweets

   B. Brushing with a toothbrush and toothpaste

   C. Rinsing only with soda

   D. Ignoring the teeth

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5. Question 5

   1 mark

   Which of the following is NOT a benefit of brushing the teeth as taught in the hadith?

   A. It pleases Allah

   B. It causes the teeth to decay

   C. It keeps the gums healthy

   D. It removes bad smell from the mouth

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6. Question 6

   1 mark

   The Prophet Muhammad (SAW) encouraged Muslims to clean their teeth using a natural cleaning stick. What is this stick called?

   A. Tasbih

   B. Sajjada

   C. Siwak (miswak)

   D. Kufi

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7. Question 7

   3 marks

   Fatuma has learned the hadith about the siwak.

   (a) State one reason the Prophet (SAW) loved using the siwak.

   (b) Describe two good habits about cleaning teeth she should practise daily.

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8. Question 8

   1 mark

   According to the hadith on cleaning the teeth, using the siwak brings about two things. Which statement is correct?

   A. It cleans the mouth and pleases Allah

   B. It fills the stomach

   C. It counts the days of the week

   D. It brings down rain

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9. Question 9

   3 marks

   Cleaning the teeth is a Sunnah of the Prophet (SAW).

   (a) Explain what a Sunnah is.

   (b) State two rewards or benefits a Muslim gains by following the Sunnah of cleaning the teeth.

   (3 marks)

   Marking scheme

   (a) 1 mk: a Sunnah is a saying, action or practice of the Prophet Muhammad (SAW) that Muslims follow. (b) 1 mk each (any two): reward from Allah; clean and healthy teeth; fresh breath; following and loving the Prophet; pleasing Allah.

10. Question 10

    1 mark

    The hadith on cleaning the teeth mainly encourages which Islamic value?

    A. Fasting

    B. Charity

    C. Pilgrimage

    D. Cleanliness (taharah)

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